For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,045 students in Toms River, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Toms River, NJ are Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy, Toms River High School East and Toms River High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toms River, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Toms River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Toms River, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Toms River, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 College Drive, Bldg. #12
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 286-5678
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 286-5678
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Toms River High School East
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Raider Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5665
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #33.
Toms River High School North
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #44.
Toms River High School South
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Hyers Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5738
Grades: 9-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Co Jdc
Alternative School
165 Sunset Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
Vocational School
1299 Old Freehold Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 473-3100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocean Regional School
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Toms River, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School U At New Lisbon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
M S U New Lisbon, Developmenta
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ocean County Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
165 Sunset Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Toms River, NJ 08754
(732) 341-1365
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Ocean Trans Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Toms River, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Toms River, NJ include Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy, Toms River High School East and Toms River High School North.
How many public high schools are located in Toms River?
7 public high schools are located in Toms River.
What is the racial composition of students in Toms River?
Toms River public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Toms River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Toms River include: Toms River High School East vs. Toms River High School North, Toms River High School South vs. Toms River High School North, Toms River High School North vs. Toms River High School East
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